appellation — a name or title; a designation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a name or title; a designation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- Champagne is a protected appellation that can only be used for sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France.
- The restaurant proudly displays the appellation of every cheese on their menu.
- He prefers to go by the simple appellation 'Doc' rather than his full medical title.
appellation
NOUN[/ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/]
a name or title; a designation
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'appellare' meaning 'to call' or 'to name.' The same root gives us 'appeal' (calling out to a higher court) and 'appellation' (what something is called).
Breakdown
ap- (to, toward) + pell- (to drive, push, call) + -ation (noun suffix meaning 'act of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Champagne is a protected appellation that can only be used for sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France.”
“The restaurant proudly displays the appellation of every cheese on their menu.”
“He prefers to go by the simple appellation 'Doc' rather than his full medical title.”
“My cat somehow earned the appellation 'Sir Whiskers the Destroyer' after knocking over three flower pots in one day.”
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